Answer:

object

Answer	Crossword Clue
OBJECT	Express opposition
OBJECT	Protest
OBJECT	"I ..!": courtroom challenge

OBJECT	Demur
OBJECT	Goal
OBJECT	Purpose
OBJECT	Take exception
OBJECT	Thing
OBJECT	State one's disapproval
OBJECT	Remonstrate.
OBJECT	Noun, at times

OBJECT	Take issue
OBJECT	Target
OBJECT	Remonstrate
OBJECT	Raymond in "everybody loves Raymond," e.g.
OBJECT	Part of UFO
OBJECT	"Three Imaginary Boys" Cure song
OBJECT	Starpoint "... of My Desire"
OBJECT	Express dissent

OBJECT	Stand up in court?